Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark; we are also a museum owned by Miami-Dade County and accredited by the American Association of Museums. Vizcaya is open to the public 364 days each year, and all people is invited to visit this serene and stunningly beautiful retreat from the bustle of modern Miami. Vizcaya was built by American industrialist James Deering, who wintered on the property from 1916 through 1925. Today, the extraordinary European-inspired estate includes a house filled with art and furnishings, ten acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay, a hardwood hammock (native forest), and an historic village that it is being restored for public enjoyment.